Exploring Smart City Expo Dubai

Exploring Smart City Expo Dubai

The United Arab Emirates puts in a lot of effort to keep up with global trends and futuristic developments. Many events take place as part of these efforts, such as the World’s Leading Smart City Expo Dubai – which is right around the corner.

Explore here this big event’s agenda, speakers, tickets, dates and more. 

Smart City Expo Dubai 2020 Overview 

Smart City Expo Dubai

Dubai Expo 2020 Smart City is an event with the sole purpose of providing cities with a better future. This global initiative includes various contributors from across the world. Such as leaders building smart cities, governmental entities, organisations, and companies with futuristic innovatives. 

In addition, this forum’s agenda discusses various critical matters. Such as future world trends, turning cities into smart ones as well as creating circular and green cities. Also, some of the key topics on its agenda are liveability and productivity. 

Location

Those attending Smart City Expo 2020 Dubai are going to head to Dubai International Financial Centre. In order to get there with the help of Google Maps, set DIFC Gate District 5 as your destination. Or you can click on the map below to get a better idea of the location and directions. 

Contact Details 

Additionally, if you have inquiries regarding the Smart City Expo World Congress you can reach out via the email below. Such inquiries can include speaking slots, sales media, exhibitions and others. Moreover, you can reach out to the DIFC directly at the number listed below. 

Forum

Smart Cities Expo World Forum Dates 

Furthermore, this forum is taking place soon. So, make sure to purchase tickets to avoid missing its thought-provoking seminars and discussions. The forum dates are as below: 

  • Dates: May 27 – 28, 2024 
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Tickets 

If you are wondering about the Dubai Expo 2020 Smart City Technology ticket prices. Then you will find their types and prices listed below thoroughly. Explore them, see what suits you best, and head to the official website to purchase your ticket. 

  • Expo Visitor Pass: AED 363.55
  • Day 1 Ticket for Executives: AED 716.08
  • Day 2 Ticket for Executive: AED 716.08
  • Full Ticket for Executives: AED 1,285.27
  • Final Expo Visitor Pass: AED 716.08
  • Final Ticket for Executives: AED 3,653.84

*Note that these prices apply to a discount lasting until April 21, 2024. 

Key Topics 

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Furthermore, this forum discusses various key topics related to cities’ development. All of which aim to futurise these cities and provide a more comfortable living for their residents. Also, the main target of this forum is to turn sectors and services into “smart” ones. In addition, those topics are important to all sectors: private, public, governmental, businesses, and more. 

  • Grid and Agriculture 
  • Transportations 
  • Industrial IoT
  • Smart and Green Buildings 
  • Health
  • Payments 
  • Governmental E-Services 
  • Smart Wearables and Gadgets 
  • Smart Lighting and Water
  • Renewable Energy 
  • Blockchains 
  • Cyber Security 
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence 
  • Cloud Computing 
  • Cuber Security 

Sponsors & Participating Companies 

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Many sponsors and participating companies play a big role in this global forum. They come from various essential sectors. For example, Financial Technology, E-commerce, real estate, the corporate world, and creating smart urban cities. Some of the main participating companies at the forum that are currently announced are: 

  • Smart Melbourne 
  • Com-IoT Technologies 
  • Dubai Property for Sale 
  • Smart Perth 
  • C4IR Qatar 
  • Smart Saudi Arabia 
  • Smart City Services 
  • TelXperts 
  • Smart Australia Cities
  • Cognizant 
  • Smart King Abdullah Economic City
  • Smart Abu Dhabi

Agenda

In addition, during the conference’s two days, many seminars and discussions take place. On both days, the first session takes place at 10:00 AM, and the last session is at 5:00 PM. Firstly, see below the Main Stage Agenda for Day 1 of the conference: 

Topic Timing 
Cities Designed for Citizens’ Needs10:00 AM
What Governments can do to ensure Smart Cities are Secure by Design?10:30 AM
Importance of AI and Seamless Integration in City Operations & Governance11:00 AM
Panel Discussion on The Cyber Security Challenge of Protecting Smart Cities11:30 AM
From Smart Cities to Open Cities: IoT Enabling Urban Communities12:00 PM
Networking Break12:30 PM
Privacy in the Digital Age1:30 PM 
How Blockchain Can Empower Smart Cities2:00 PM
How Metaverse Could Reshape Real Estate Landscape both Virtually & in Reality2:30 PM 
How Metaverse Could Reshape Real Estate Landscape both Virtually & in Reality3:00 PM 
How Metaverse Could Reshape Real Estate Landscape both Virtually & in Reality3:30 PM 
Networking Break4:00 PM 
How AI Can Play A Significant Role in Ensuring City Residents are Safe and Secure4:30 PM 
Cyber Security Risks Around Smart City Development5:00 PM 

Day 2 Agenda 

Secondly, the topics taking place on the second day are equally important and interesting. See below the breakdown of the Main Stage agenda on the conference’s second day: 

Topic Timing 
How AI Delivers Smarter Cities and Better Public Policy10:00 AM
The Emerging Data-Driven City10:30 AM
How Energy & Utility Leaders are Using Technology to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint11:00 AM
The Role of Circular Economy in Green Recovery Plans & Measuring Progress11:30 AM
Smart Cities: Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures12:00 PM
Networking Break12:30 PM
The Future of Cybersecurity in the Era of Metaverse1:30 PM 
Cyber Warfare and Smart City Blackout2:00 PM
How AI Will Power the Cognitive Cities of the Future, Today2:30 PM 
The City as a Living Lab for AI Solutions3:00 PM 
Networking Break3:30 PM 
Micro Mobility Data and Liveable Cities4:00 PM 
A New Era of Green Innovation: Embracing the Power of Low-Carbon Technologies4:30 PM 
Digital Transformation in the Industry 4.0 Age5:00 PM 

FAQ

How long does each session last?

Most of the sessions are for 30 minutes; only a few will take up a whole hour. 

Are there any hotels near the Dubai International Financial Centre? 

Yes, there are a few. Such as The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre which is 2 minutes away. Also, you will find Residence Inn Sheikh Zayed Road, which is 4 minutes away, as well as Waldorf Astoria Dubai, which is 5 minutes away. 

What sessions are directly related to real estate? 

How Metaverse Could Reshape Real Estate Landscape both Virtually & in Reality is directly related to the real estate sector. This seminar takes place on Day 1 of the conference, starting at 2:30 PM. 

In conclusion, the Smart City Expo Dubai is the event of the year. It mainly discusses turning cities into smart ones to provide comfortable and futuristic living for its people. This is, without a doubt, one of the main spring events in the UAE that should not be missed.

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